OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 39:31

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They will rejoice in his commandment, and will be made ready upon earth when needed. In their seasons, they won’t disobey his command.

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Verse 31. Water and fire. These are requisite to prepare bread. The Romans refused them to the enemies of the state.—Cluster. Greek “blood,” as Deuteronomy 32:14. Calmet.—God gives the necessaries of life, which the virtuous use well, for their reward; and the wicked ill, to their ruin. Worthington.

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